Liquid Cooled Triumph Bonnville, Lock up your helmet!
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- A look at the long awaited Triumph Bonneville helmet lock from Motone Customs!
Motone Customs. www.motone.co....
PayPal Donations. threelittlefishes@live.co.uk
PATREON. / stuartfillingham 
Авто/Мото
Who here doesn’t own a liquid cooled Triumph and isn’t in the market for a helmet lock but watched the entire video anyway?
I did
@@hball1031 and me, just enjoy the brilliant informative videos, all bikers are so lucky! Started off with a Cub in 1965, have fallen off most Triumphs over the years, now just bought a 2001 Bonnie and will be checking it out re all the technicalities .. just lifting the seat seems complicated .. Liam
I too am old enough to remember a time when all bikes came with a helmet lock.
These days I use a cable lock or chain through the chin guard of a full-face helmet to secure it to the bike. A helmet the right way up on the bike is less likely to fill with rain.
If you absolutely must use an open-face helmet get a suitable top box and store your helmet in that. It's also a good place to leave your gloves. A thief will not be tempted to steal something he cannot see.
I know you put the subject to bed, but I would just like to say I had my helmet stolen in Leicester in the early 1980's by an idiot cutting the straps! There is a happy ending tough. About 10 minutes later I walked passed the thief carrying my helmet. He claimed it was his, I snatched it back and low and behold there was the cut strap minus retaining buckle. When I got home it went into the bin, but it was satisfying to catch him (almost) red handed. Since that day I have never left a helmet locked to the bike by it's strap! 👍
Yes, all bikes had helmet locks back in the 80s and 90s. Then after a 15 year break from riding, I returned to the sport and when I ask about a helmet lock people look at me like I am insane. I never heard of someone cutting the strap to steal it either and I live in the New York city area.
I got mine stolen last night .
Very nice Stuart - I like it!
In the auto industry,, the elimination of small features is called “de-contenting”, and it happens all the time. I returned to motorcycling about 4 years ago and was stunned to find that even expensive bikes like my Honda ST1300 / Pan European lacked a helmet lock. Lower-end models don’t even have a centre stand any longer - which is even more of a PITA.
Anyhow - well done Montone!
Like it. Common practice here in Canada for bikers to just hang their helmet from the bike unlocked.
hudsonmike - I can attest to that. I've left mine on a mirror or seat or just looped on the antenna when I had one. Been riding 49 years in Canada and never had a helmet stolen! Mind you I never had a top end helmet.
In the UK some scrote would steal it to sell for £5 worth of weed.
I hang mine over a mirror too
@@SteeeveO I live in a major eastern US tourist town. . I see many many bikers just leaving their helmets on their bikes and walking through town. I was a police officer there and never had a single report of a helmet stolen. Which frankly surprised me. Although I've never been to Britain, I always thought they were more crime-free than the states. I guess you have to be careful and try to account for the lowest scum in society no matter where you are. For the record, I bit the bullet & added a top box to my Tiger to hold my helmet.
Another great product from Motone and another great video review and installation from Stuart! Cheers from Pittsburgh!
I use one of the many cable locks that came with my handgun purchases. Works like a charm and free.
Very Nice elegant solution. My TU250x had a helmet lock although that's based on a 30 year old design so no surprise, keyed alike to the bike was a nice touch.
Though I agree that motorcycles do need to be manufactured with proper helmet locks I DID have a helmet stolen off the helmet lock by cutting the strap. I started riding in the 70's and remember owning a few Triumphs and BSA's with the flip up seats on hinges. Personally I don't think I would want any of the new Bonnivilles. I think the Royal Enfield 650 is much closer to the original 650 twin riding experience. It wasn't about power, (though they seemed pretty quick at the time) it was about the experience.
The RE 650 is a great machine. I would happily have one in my garage next to my T120 like Stuart has done. Both have unique characters and are a joy to ride in their own way. Bottom line is you can't go wrong with either one of them.
That's a nice retro fit lock that's in keeping with the look of the bike.
That helmet lock seems really good! I like the idea of not having to walk around with my helmet but if i wanted to leave my helmet on the bike, i would just chain it to the frame through the chin bar. Unfortunately thieves will cut the helmet straps were i live. It's not uncommon for me to see bicycle wheels chained to posts and trees from people who made the mistake of only looping the the front wheel or even funnier, bikes without a front wheel, from people who only looped the frame or rear wheel...
Had no idea at all that I had a helmet lock on my T120🤔 this Motone one really does look a great addition 👍🏼
Hi Stuart,
This is a well made part but sadly when fitted to my 2018 Street Twin, all checked for alignment, tightened to 28Nm.
Helmet lock bracket was not tight, and moved all over the place.
Definitely a good item, but did not work on the Street Twin.
Sadly, had to return it.
Thanks dear Stuart. Good video
I use to give a guy a ride to the job in my pickup. One day we passed a bike with the helmet on the bike. He said, If I was walking I would cut the strap on that helmet. I asked, why? He replied, I hate people who ride. I dropped him off at the meeting hall and never gave him another ride to a job.
One day the guy who sent us to the jobs asked why I wouldn't give him a ride and I told him. A few days later. The strap cutter quit showing up at the hall. I had heard that he got caught cutting a helmet strap and received some street justice.
I have no problem with that because he put peoples live at risk doing what he did.
Stuart spotted a flaw in this lock. The allen screw could just be removed and helmet and lock taken ,cut of at the tea leafs home. I would suggest that the allen be put in with loads of stud lock on the threads to make far more difficult.Another cheap easy fix could be to superglue a offcut of same size allen key,just a thought Other than that a great product.
actually you cant access it with the lock engaged.
@@stuartfillingham What even with a ball ended allen key,looked in video as if there was room to get a key in there, but I haven't got one so if you say its so , so be it .
excellent and informative video as ever! Thank you, Stuart and Happy New Year
Looks good for helmets with the Double D strap fastening. I’m not sure if it would be so good for ratchet type fastenings. My Shoei JO has the double D; but my Shoei Neotec 2 ratchet/clip type fastener. Mind you I’d still rather carry the helmet than get a top box for my T120.
Thanks Stuart- great description and cool product.
With only one fixing point I wonder how secure they would be in terms of them moving? What I mean is will they rotate out of position after using?
Nice piece of kit.
Won't the Triumph saddle bags interfere with this lock? It would have been nice to see if using the lock is just as easy or not with the saddle bags installed.
Great video as always, comprehensive and very easy to follow instructions.
Well presented Stuart! Looks well designed & strong 👍🏻
I’ve had a/c Motone version on my T100 for sometime, wouldn’t be without one of these, never enjoyed lugging a lid around. Still perfectly aswell and looks as good
Smart looking piece of kit that is...pity only Triumph.
Hi Stu, great video as usual!! Just a quick question. Do you know if this fits the interceptor 650 as I can not see one for the 650 on the site. Thanks a lot!!
Great product, but I have to say, your watch looks very nice, I'm a bit of a watch fan. I wonder if I could get this to fit on my Enfield bullet 500?
Another great product, thank you Stuart.
The new goldwing helmet lock is interesting, if you have time to research.
Wait... why not use the helmet hook under the seat? What's the reasoning?
I think I explained that Nicholas, in fact I spent about 2 minutes discussing it!
Wonderful video.....now they need to do one for the INT650 and Conti650
My Silverado had a lock but wasn't mounted due to the saddlebags,sat in the bag.
A 3-inch piece of 2 mm Vinyl Coated Stainless Steel Cable with Loops (sold for grass trimmers) costs $.25 and works on any bike. anywhere!
I could do with this. Good video. Ex old bill, eh?
Edit: just noticed, Triumphs only.
Looks great, think I'd still feel uneasy though! Surprisingly, to me at least, you've had the Bell Custom nearly 3 years. It looks to be holding up very well, I'd be interested in hearing any long term observations at some point. I occasionally use my Davida Jet which is excellent but something a bit less mushroom looking might be tempting.
Do you recommend any rear disc or u locks for the 120? I just noticed today that none of my locks can fit on around or thru my rear disc or sprocket because of the lack of holes and due to how the spoked wheel is designed.
Great idea. As always thanks.
I just love your dry comments, very funny.
Great video will be getting one for my speed twin 👍
I could use one if these on my Royal Enfield GT650!
Great video again Stuart and a superb product, will it fit Royal Enfield 🤔
I had an open face helmet cut off a helmet lock in the 70s, what the thief thought he was going to do with a now useless helmet was beyond me.
One other thing that struck me watching this again is what is to stop a thief removing the top bolt on the shock absorber and nicking helmet and lock?
LOl I think your overthinking it John and straying from the realm of sublime to ridiculous! Rather than mess around like that, A determined thief equipped to steal would just throw the entire bike with the aid of an accomplice into the back of a van and deal with the helmet later while he was breaking the bike up for spares. much less of a risk than dismantling components in public and actually quite common!
@@stuartfillingham yes succinctly put as always! As a fellow ex-cop I tend to think if it's not nailed down someone will nick it. I've ordered one in any case. Thanks for your video's which are always enjoyable and informative.
What is the red stuff you smear on the bolt thread please?
Thank you sharing good information..Good job done as usual. Please share if possible maintainance videos for RE Interceptor 650. This is my first 650.
if you take a look at my videos there is a 4 part series.
Interesting item - thanks.
Good informative video, from one ex Old Bill to another keep these ideas coming 👍
Thanks!
Thank You!
Nice kit.
Hi mate, do you think a spacer for the other side shock absorber is required? To make them equally positioned.
no not at all. it wont affect anything!
iv hardley seen helmets with double loops on the straps, like them mine is a clip, no metal loops
Great video as always mate. Just one curious question, aren’t your shocks upside down? I thought the adjusters went at the bottom.
no thats the way nitros are meant to be Karl.
Hi Stuart, very good video. I have the same Triumph leather luggage as you fitted to my T120. Will the helmet lock still operate with the luggage in place?
yes.
was that pink stuff a Loctite lube you were using?
Thanks Stuart.. Do you know if Motone are going to do a Fork Brace for the Speed Twin? 😉
Happy new year..
BMW(at least on my R1150R)builds a helmet lock right into the frame. Just saying. Also, good video as always.
They didn't have one on any of my gs1200 adventures, my F650 GS or my GS800 adventure!
do these fit the interceptor enfield 650?
@stuart fillingham I've yet to find a helmet lock setup that will work with the micro ratchet chin strap on my Neotec 2 and a growing number of other helmets. Motone to the rescue perhaps?
Will this part work with panniers bags mounted? Seems a bit tight space wise, and it looks like the helmet was resting on the exhaust pipe, or was that just the camera angle? Thanks again for the helpful videos. Cheers!
Hi Mako yes ratchet type fasteners are a problem for any helmet lock im afraid. panniers fitted should not be a problem, and the helmet should be rested on the rear footpeg to keep it clear of a hot exhaust, not that it actually reaches the exhaust with my set up!
Is that blood splatter on the garage floor?
SHHHH!
CSI Hull are on to you. Flamboyant use of HD1 gave the game away
Does this fit on the Continental GT?
Can a ball end hex key fit it in the locked position to remove the lock and helmet as one? if so it wouldn't be a big job to take both.
no you cant access it with the lock in place. In any event high strength locktite would put an end to any such possibility!
Thanks for your response I will order two soon
A very elegant and functional design, however, don't leave your goggles on your helmet they would be gone in the blink of an eye!......hahaha
Any plans for a Speedmaster version ??
@@maximusmax4557 The Speedmaster doesn’t have traditional shocks or shock mount bolts.
Yea good subject, its often quite amusing when I pull up on my 2005 fazer 1000, and quickly and effortlessly attach helmet to helmet lock, (key turns right to open seat, or left to drop lock), whilst my mates fiddly and fanny on, trying houdini like angles to attach their helmets to unaccessible underseat straps etc.
Can this be used on Royal Enfield GT / interceptor.
I have seen someone on one of the FB pages with a generic Chinese one.
@@paulaus could you please share details or Link
@@shanudamian Can't remember where I saw it but search Aliexpress for Helmet Lock. By no means as nice as this one though.
...as new Stuart
Nice!!
I can't find this in the motone web shop...
The link in the video description takes you straight to it!
@@stuartfillingham thanks. I really don't like the youtube web app, it sucks, with ads and other stuff making it difficult to navigate.
Can it be used on interceptor?
im not sure Atul but will find out.
I‘d be interested too whether this nice lock would fit on the Interceptor or not... Thanks in advance!
❤️🙏
Never lock never stolen. Who would want a used helmet?
My T120 came with a extra key cylinder (presumably so if you bought some type of Triumph luggage you could swap it out for the one that came fitted to the luggage to keep the bike single key). I wonder if it would work/fit on this?
I think the last bike (street) of mine that came with a proper helmet lock was my 2000 Honda Nighthawk 750. My 2016 Honda XR650 does have one but of course that bike was designed in the '90's.
Enjoy you videos very much.
J'aimerais aussi bien savoir si on peut monter le barillet supplémentaire du T120 sur l'anti-vol de casque.